Trees do so much for us. They provide shade, protect us from the wind, give us fruit to eat and give us color in the fall.

Trees also have special care needs. In this episode, Don and John discuss some strategies for planting trees in your yard, providing you with a few ideas of what to plant and some guidelines for giving them their best shot.

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"Growing Together: A Gardening Podcast" is a show for gardeners in the upper Midwest based in Fargo, North Dakota. Don Kinzler is a horticulturist with NDSU Extension in Cass County, a lifelong gardener, and a longtime trusted resource for gardeners throughout our region.

Co-host John Lamb is an arts and entertainment reporter for The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead. John bought a house a few years ago and has taken up gardening, so he has a lot of questions for Don.

If you have a question for an upcoming episode of "Growing Together," email Don at [email protected].

To read Don's weekly gardening columns, visit The Forum website: https://www.inforum.com/don%20kinzler